2025 Cocodona 250 Deep Dive! Course Preview, Tips & Strategies w/ Special Guest Joe Corcione

In this episode of the Distance to Empty podcast, hosts Kevin Goldberg and Peter Noyes, along with special guest Joe Corcione, provide an in-depth preview of the Cocodona 250 ultra marathon. They discuss the course layout, share valuable tips for runners, crew, and pacers, and highlight the importance of hydration and preparation for the challenging sections of the race. The conversation covers each segment of the race, emphasizing the mental and physical strategies needed to succeed in this grueling event. In this segment of the conversation, Kevin,20 Peter and Joe Corcione discuss various sections of the Cocodona 250 race, focusing on the challenges and strategies for navigating the course. They delve into the importance of managing sleep, the technical difficulties of the Mingus descent, and the beauty of the Dead Horse to Deer Pass section. The conversation also highlights the new Hangover Trail and the significance of Muns Park as a sleep station, emphasizing the mental and physical endurance required for the race. In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges and strategies for the Cocodona 250 race, focusing on key sections like Fort Tuttle to Walnut Canyon and the final push to the finish. They explore the mental and physical demands of ultra running, the importance of pacing and support, and the new trail changes for this year's race. The conversation also touches on personal growth through endurance racing and predictions for future events.